Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

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Robyn here, taking over as an editor for Craft Gossip’s Recycled Crafts section. I’m here to bring you the greatest news, tutorials, interviews, and so much more in the realm of recycled crafts.

But before we get started with all the great posts I’ve already got planned, I’d love to hear from you all … what sorts of crafts do you make with recycled items? What sort of craft ideas are you most interested in hearing about? Give it to me people, and don’t hold back! I’ll take all your advice and suggestions, and tons of great new posts, links and more!

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  1. Hello There! I occasionally reuse old clothes and have just done a post entitled ‘two skirts equals one bag’. So I guess I would love to see textile crafts but I love your blog anyway. It certainly keeps the mind inspired. Thankyou and welcome. Cherrie

  2. I am especially interested in crafts using recycled paper–card making, collage, zines, etc. Looking forward to your posts… 🙂

  3. I love to use old floral wire and old wire hangers to make jewelry like my Egyptian Coil Bracelet-Thing! Please see my blog. I love recycled crafts so much! You have given me so many great new ideas for recycling and upcycling everything I see!

  4. I am so excited with this website. I try to recycle everything I see :). I will look forward to your emails to get new ideas. Congratulations on becoming editor.

  5. Robyn, congrats and we look forward to seeing all the fun stuff you’re going to share with us! I coordinate the Carnival of Green Crafts for Crafting A Green World. If you’d be interested in hosting sometime, please let me know.

  6. Robyn, looking forward to new ideas for recycled crafts. I’m new to this blog/newsletter although I’ve been snooping here for a while. I try to recycle everything or at least make something old into something new. My current fave is using yarn leftover from my friend’s projects or what I buy at garage sales and such an make colorful, cute yarn dolls with my Knifty Knitter (it’s not really cheating is it?) which will be collected and sent overseas and also to foster children in my area.

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This DIY Board Game Table Made Me Want to Dust Off My Cricut

You know that feeling when you see a project and instantly start mentally rearranging your whole weekend to fit it in? That was me with The Carpenter’s Daughter’s DIY Board Game Table tutorial. I mean, it’s so good. Functional, stylish, and honestly—such a conversation starter.

It’s the kind of piece that looks high-end, but she breaks it down step-by-step in a way that makes it totally achievable, even if you’re not a woodworking wizard. And if you’ve got a Cricut machine (like I do, gathering dust in the corner), this is your cue to plug it in and actually use it. She used hers to create the game board top, and it adds such a clean, custom finish.

I never really thought about how handy a built-in game board could be—no more shuffling Monopoly pieces off the kitchen table when it’s time for dinner! It’s perfect for families, game nights with friends, or even just a cool coffee table alternative with a little hidden fun.

What I Love About This Project:

  • It doubles as a gorgeous piece of furniture.

  • You can totally customize the games—checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe, you name it.

  • It’s an awesome way to up your Cricut game (seriously, I’ve been inspired).

  • And let’s be honest—it’s a great excuse to get crafty and competitive.

If you’re looking for a project with style and function, check out the full tutorial here. Fair warning though—you’ll probably end up wanting to make more than one.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to charge my Cricut and pretend I know how to play chess again…